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1 UNITEDSTATES SECURITIESANDEXCHANGECOMMISSION WASHINGTON,D.C FORM6-K REPORTOFFOREIGNPRIVATEISSUER PURSUANTTORULE13a-16OR15d-16 UNDERTHESECURITIESEXCHANGEACTOF1934 DateofReport:October29,2015 CommissionFileNumber PACIFICDRILLINGS.A. 8-10,AvenuedelaGare L-1610Luxembourg (Addressofprincipalexecutiveoffices) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F x Form 40-F o Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): Yes o No x Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): Yes o No x Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form, is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of Yes o No x If Yes is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):

2 INFORMATIONCONTAINEDINTHISFORM6-KREPORT Attached to this report on Form 6-K as Exhibit 99.1 is our press release dated October 29, Attached to this report on Form 6-K as Exhibit 99.2 is our Fleet Status Report updated as of October 29, The report material shall not be deemed to be filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, unless the Company specifically incorporates the information by reference in a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of By filing this report on Form 6-K and furnishing this information, the Company makes no admission as to the materiality of any information contained in this report. The Company undertakes no duty or obligation to publicly update or revise the information contained in this report, although the Company may do so from time to time as management believes is warranted. Certain expectations and projections regarding the Company s future performance referenced in the fleet status report are forward-looking statements. These expectations and projections are based on currently available competitive, financial, and economic data and are subject to future events and uncertainties. In addition to the above cautionary statements, all forward-looking statements contained herein should be read in conjunction with the Company s SEC filings, including the risk factors described therein, and other public announcements.

3 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. DrillingS.A. (Registrant) Dated: October 29, 2015 By /s/ Lisa Manget Buchanan Lisa Manget Buchanan SVP, General Counsel & Secretary

4 EXHIBITINDEX The following exhibit is filed as part of this Form 6-K: Exhibit Description 99.1 Press Release dated October 29, Fleet Status Report as of October 29, 2015

5 Exhibit99.1 DrillingRescindsZondaConstructionContract LUXEMBOURG (October 29, 2015) - Drilling S.A. (NYSE: PACD) today announced that it has exercised its right to rescind the construction contract for ultra-deepwater drillship Zonda due to the failure by Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) to timely deliver a vessel that substantially meets the criteria required for completion of the vessel in accordance with the construction contract and its specifications. Drilling made advance payments totaling approximately $181.1 million under the contract, and will be seeking a refund of the installment payments. AboutDrilling With its best-in-class drillships and highly experienced team, Drilling is committed to becoming the industry s preferred high-specification, floating-rig drilling contractor. Drilling s fleet of seven drillships represents one of the youngest and most technologically advanced fleets in the world. For more information about Drilling, including our current Fleet Status, please visit our website at Investor Contact: Johannes (John) P. Boots Drilling SA Media Contact: Amy Roddy Drilling Services Inc Investor@pacificdrilling.com

6 Exhibit99.2 FLEETSTATUSREPORT NYSE:PACD As of October 29, 2015 Updatesnotedinbold Rig Name (1) Delivery/Expected Delivery Water Depth (ft) Drilling Depth (ft) Customer Location Start/Expected Start Term Contract Contractual Dayrate (US$000's) Average Contract Backlog Revenue Per Day Availability/Expected (US$000's) Availability Bora ,000 37,500 Chevron Nigeria 26-Aug years Sep-16 Scirocco ,000 40,000 Total Nigeria 8-Jan years Jan-17 Mistral ,000 37,500 Aruba Immediate Santa Ana ,000 40,000 Chevron USGoM 21-Mar years + 38 days May-17 Khamsin ,000 40,000 Chevron Nigeria 17-Dec years Jan-16 Sharav ,000 40,000 Chevron USGoM 27-Aug years Sep-19 Meltem ,000 40,000 Aruba Immediate (1)OnJanuary25,2013,weenteredintoacontractwithSamsungHeavyIndustriesCo.,Ltd( SHI )fortheconstructionofthezonda,whichprovidedforadeliverydateofmarch31,2015 (the ConstructionContract ).OnOctober29,2015,weexercisedourrighttorescindtheConstructionContractduetoSHI sfailuretotimelydeliveravesselthatsubstantiallymetthecriteria requiredforcompletionofthevesselinaccordancewiththeconstructioncontractanditsspecifications. Historical Actual Current Guidance Range Period 4Q2014 1Q2015 2Q2015 3Q2015 4Q2014-3Q2015 Average Full Year 2015 Operating Fleet Average Revenue Efficiency 96.7% 95.2% 95.5% 90.8% 94.6% 93.5%-95% Page 1 of 2

7 DEFINITIONS&DISCLAIMERS FLEETSTATUSREPORT NYSE:PACD As of October 29, 2015 DayrateDefinition:The dayrates reflected in this Fleet Status Report are the operating dayrates charged to customers, which may include estimated contractual adjustments for changes in operating costs and/or reimbursable cost adjustments for ongoing expenses such as crew, catering, insurance and taxes. The dayrates, however, do not include certain types of non-recurring revenues such as lump sum mobilization payments, revenues earned during mobilizations, revenues associated with contract preparation and other non-recurring reimbursable items such as mobilizations and capital enhancements. Routine and non-routine downtime may reduce the actual revenues recognized during the contract term. BacklogDefinition:Includes firm commitments only, which are represented by signed drilling contracts. We calculate our contract backlog by multiplying the contractual dayrate by the minimum number of days committed under the contracts (excluding options to extend), assuming full utilization, and also include mobilization fees, upgrade reimbursements and other revenue sources, such as the standby rate during upgrades, as stipulated in the contract. RevenueEfficiencyDefinition:Actual contractual dayrate revenue (excludes mobilization fees, upgrade reimbursements and other revenue sources) divided by the maximum amount of contractual dayrate revenue that could have been earned during such period. The guidance range applies only to our drillships operating on contract and includes our expectations for unplanned downtime, introduction of our new rigs to the fleet and planned events such as inspections. Forward Looking Statements: Certain statements and information in this Fleet Status Report may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of Forward-looking statements include words or phrases which are generally not historical in nature. Our forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and beliefs. While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we anticipate. All comments concerning expected vessel delivery dates, expectations for durations of contracts, contract backlog, revenues and operating results, operating revenue efficiency and expected availability of vessels are based on our forecasts for our existing operations and do not include the potential impact of any future acquisitions or dispositions. Our forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (many of which are beyond our control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: future levels of offshore drilling activity; outcome of negotiations with the shipyard regarding timing of vessel delivery; changes in worldwide rig supply and demand, competition and technology; our ability to secure and maintain new and existing drilling contracts, including possible cancellation, renegotiation or suspension of drilling contracts as a result of market changes, mechanical difficulties, performance, pending regulatory or other approvals, or other reasons; future client contract opportunities; unplanned or extended downtime and maintenance; expected contract commencement dates and durations; governmental action, civil unrest, public health and terror threats and political and economic uncertainties; relocations, severe weather or hurricanes and other risks associated with offshore rig operations; governmental regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements affecting drilling operations; environmental or other liabilities, risks or losses; our ability to attract and retain skilled personnel on commercially reasonable terms; terrorism, piracy and military action; and the outcome of litigation, legal proceedings, investigations or other claims or contract disputes. For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our projected results, please see our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 20-F and Current Reports on Form 6-K. These documents are available through our website at: or through the SEC s Electronic Data and Analysis Retrieval System at Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Page 2 of 2